Sustain 32 oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle
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Why we picked it
Made from 50% post-consumer recycled Tritan resin
Nalgene's Sustain line is the same indestructible 32oz wide-mouth bottle backpackers have carried since the 1980s, now molded from 50% post-consumer recycled Tritan resin instead of virgin polymer — the dimensions, threads, and durability are identical. These survive being dropped on rock, run over by car tires (legendary r/Backpacking thread), and 15+ years of dishwasher cycles without crazing or leaching odors. The wide mouth fits a water filter element directly (Sawyer Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree) and accepts ice cubes, both of which the narrow-mouth version can't do. Loop cap stays attached so you don't lose it on the trail. Made in Rochester, NY, where Nalgene has manufactured lab bottles since 1949.
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Pros & Cons from Reviews
Pros
- +Made from 50% post-consumer recycled Tritan resin
- +Wide-mouth opening fits water-filter elements and ice cubes
- +Survives drops onto rock, freezing, and dishwasher cycles
- +Loop cap stays attached — you won't lose it on the trail
- +Volume graduations on the side for trail hydration tracking
- +Made in USA (Rochester, NY) since 1949
Cons
- -Heavier than aluminum or stainless alternatives (6.25 oz empty)
- -Plastic can carry strong-flavor residue (Gatorade, coffee) without scrub
- -Single-wall — does not insulate against heat or cold
- -Loop cap thread takes a moment to seat correctly